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DanoneGPDNF -0.68%71 Cash-to-Debt is 0.50 as of Jun. 2026, which is 52% above its 10-year median of 0.33. GuruFocus rates GPDNF with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $77.45 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,939 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Danone ranks better than 50.23% on this metric.
Cash to Debt Ratio measures the financial strength of a company. It is calculated as a company's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities divide by its debt. Danone's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.50.
If Cash to Debt ratio is less than 1, the company cannot pay off its debt using the cash in hand. Here we can see, Danonecouldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for Danone's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
GPDNF'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.18 Med: 0.33 Max: 0.66
Current: 0.5
During the past 13 years, Danone's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 0.66. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 0.33.
GPDNF's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than 50.23% of 1939
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.5
vs GPDNF: 0.50
If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. If it is smaller than 1, it means the company has more debt than the cash in hands. In this case, it is important to look the the company's Interest Coverage. Ben Graham requires that a company must have an Interest Coverage of at least 5.
Danone Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Danone Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Danone's Cash-to-Debt can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Note: An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Danone's Cash-to-Debt, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash-to-Debt data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Danone Cash-to-Debt vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Danone's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Danone's Cash-to-Debt falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Danone (GPDNF) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.50 as of Jun. 2026. This is 52% above median its historical median of 0.33. Over the past decade, Danone's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.18 to 0.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Danone ranks #965 out of 1939 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 49.8%.
Is Danone's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Danone's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.50 is 52% above median its 10-year median of 0.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 0.66. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.50. Danone's value of 0.50 is 0% at this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Danone ranks #965 out of 1939 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Danone has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Danone's Cash-to-Debt compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Danone ranks #965 out of 1939 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This puts Danone in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.50. Danone's value of 0.50 is 0% at this benchmark. Historically, Danone's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.18 to 0.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.33 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Danone has consistently been at the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash-to-Debt for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.50, based on 1,939 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash-to-Debt significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash-to-Debt should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Danone's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.50 is 0% at the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash-to-Debt mean?
A high Cash-to-Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Danone's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.50, which is 52% above median its own 10-year median of 0.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Danone stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Danone (GPDNF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $77.45, compared to a current price of $74.20 — trading 4.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.50, which is 52% above median its 10-year median of 0.33 and 0% at the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.50. Danone's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash-to-Debt calculated?
Cash-to-Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Danone (GPDNF), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.50 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Danone (GPDNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Danone stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $74.20 is trading 4.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $77.45.
GuruFocus considers Danone to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for GPDNF:
Cash-to-Debt: 0.50 (52% above median its 10-year median of 0.33)
GF Value™: $77.45 vs. price of $74.20 (4.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 0% at the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#965 of 1939)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GPDNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Danone is a global food and beverage industry leader with more than EUR 27 billion annual revenue. Its operations are organized into three broad segments: essential dairy and plant-based products, representing just over half of group revenue; specialized nutrition; and bottled water. The firm's portfolio includes well-known brands such as Danone/Dannon dairy products, Alpro plant-based dairy, Aptamil infant milk formula, Evian and Volvic bottled water, and leading medical nutrition brands.
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